'00s reality TV stars: Where are they now?

Although some people knew Paris Hilton from her socialite days, it was "The Simple Life" (and her sex tape, "1 Night in Paris," which suspiciously surfaced three weeks before the show premiered) that catapulted her to superstardom. Along for the ride was her then-BFF, a then-unknown Nicole Richie.

Although some people knew Paris Hilton from her socialite days, it was "The Simple Life" (and her sex tape, "1 Night in Paris," which suspiciously surfaced three weeks before the show premiered) that catapulted her to superstardom. Along for the ride was her then-BFF, a then-unknown Nicole Richie.